Ad-free • Lossless Audio • Word-Synced Lyrics • Smart AI DJ • Kotlin Multiplatform
✨ What's Unique • 🤖 BitG AI DJ • 🎤 Synced Lyrics • 🎛️ Audio Engine • 📦 Playlists & Spotify • 💻 Desktop & Multiplatform • ⚡ Downloads • 💬 Feedback & Issues • 🛠️ Building
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BitChard is an independent, advanced, and modernized fork of BitChord, created and maintained by SatanMerde. Built to provide an uncompromising music experience: zero advertisements, zero tracking, audiophile-grade lossless sound, syllable-level Apple Music lyrics, and an interactive voice AI DJ powered by cutting-edge LLMs.
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| Feature | BitChard | Original BitChord | Official YouTube Music |
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| Zero Ads & Full Background Playback | ✅ Yes (Free & Forever) | ✅ Yes | ❌ Paid Subscription Required |
| Interactive Voice AI DJ (Gemini 2.0 / Claude / BitG) | ✅ Yes (Exclusive BitG) | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Word & Syllable-Level Synced Lyrics (Apple Music Style) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | |
| 24-bit Hi-Res Lossless FLAC / ALAC Streams | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ 256kbps AAC Max |
| 100% Editable Imported Playlists (Reorder / Rename) | ✅ Yes (Full control) | ❌ Read-only | ❌ No |
| Enhanced 1-Click Spotify Batch Import | ✅ Yes (Custom matcher) | ❌ No | |
| Maintained Desktop Releases (Win Mica / Linux / Mac) | ✅ Yes (Continuous builds) | ❌ Web Browser Only | |
| Customization (Collapsible Volume Bar, UI Tweaks) | ✅ Yes | ❌ Fixed | ❌ Fixed |
Pre-compiled and signed packages are available in the GitHub Releases section:
| Platform | Package / Asset | Details |
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| Android (Recommended) | BitChard-arm64-v8a-debug.apk |
Optimized for modern 64-bit Android smartphones (~67 MB) |
| Android (Universal) | BitChard-universal-debug.apk |
Compatible with all Android architectures & emulators (~171 MB) |
| Windows | BitChard-Setup.exe / .msi |
Windows installer with native Mica / Acrylic material |
| Linux | BitChard.AppImage / .deb / .rpm |
Standalone binary with MPRIS2 integration |
| macOS | BitChard.dmg |
Universal disk image for Apple Silicon & Intel Macs |
| WearOS | BitChardWear.apk |
Companion app for WearOS smartwatches |
- JDK 17 or higher (e.g., Eclipse Temurin 17 / 21)
- Android SDK (API 34/35 installed)
- Git
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/SatanMerde/BitChard.git
cd BitChard
# 2. Build the Android APK (Dev Debug)
./gradlew :app:assembleDevDebug
# 3. Build the Desktop application for your current OS
./gradlew :desktopApp:packageDistributionForCurrentOSCompiled deliverables will be located at:
- Android:
app/build/outputs/apk/dev/debug/ - Desktop:
desktopApp/build/compose/binaries/main/
We welcome your feedback, ideas, and issue reports to keep making BitChard better every day!
| 🐛 Found a Bug? | ✨ Want a Feature? | 💬 Have a Question? | 🎧 Discord Community |
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| Open Bug Report | Request Feature | Join Discussions | Join Discord Server |
| Detailed crash & device reproduction form | Propose improvements for BitG, UI, or Audio | Chat with the community & creator | Live support, beta drops & AI DJ prompts |
- Zero Tracking: BitChard does not collect, log, or track your listening habits, personal data, or account details.
- Private API Keys: All AI provider keys (Gemini, Claude, OpenAI) remain encrypted and stored strictly on your local device.
- License: This project is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3).
- Disclaimer: BitChard is an independent, non-commercial open-source project and is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Google LLC, YouTube Music, or Spotify AB.
Created with passion by SatanMerde 🇫🇷
Built upon the foundation laid by Kushagra Singh and the open-source community.